Ray

reat shot of Spoonbill. I saw those at eco pond years ago. Eco pond is in Everglades, near Flamingo lodge.

Their walk and demaenor is spectacular.

I see Coopers hawks here at times, though the Red-tailed Hawk and Red-shouldered Hawk are more common. We also get frequent visits by Bald Eagles, Osprey, and Peregrine Falcons. Golden Eagle is less frequent. Greetings from Chattanooga.

Sorry for the typos. Still trying to figure out this software.

The Wall of Birds is aninteresting graphic learning experience. I particularly liked exploring the fossil record birds depicted along the lower margin. I may not remember the names after one or two visits, but more visits willl help to solidify my knowledge. I like being able to click on teh bird and use the popup description. The species living today have a sound recording, which is helpbul. i appreciated seeing the river pelican depicted, since they are a winter visiter here in Chattanooga, TN. For birds in my neightborhood, I would include the little Screech Owl, though they are quiet right now. In past years i have heard them frequently and seen them ocasionally. Trips to nearby marshes yield frequent views of Great Blue herons, as well as ocasional Great Egrets and Green Herons. Mockingbirds are common and they are a symbol of the State of Tennessee.